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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
2
A provincial pamphlet-like commentary argues that reckless forest clearing around Riding Mountain and surrounding lands has eroded soils, dried watersheds, and harmed agricultural livelihoods. It warns that current policies threaten birch and oak woodlands and foresees long-term ecological and economic decline if forests are destroyed further.
The world’s ancient crop wheat feeds billions with vast quantities consumed annually and cultivated across diverse climates. The article explores wheat’s origins, spread, and significance in global diets and economies.
Canadian National Railways promotes Ep Mallory to Executive Assistant, noting 40 years in rail and service and a 1934 appointment as Assistant to the President. A Metcalf, who joined Canadian Northern in 1910 as junior in operating, serves in the formation of CN as Secretary to the Operating Vice President.
The passage discusses wheat as a staple cereal valued for bread, grown worldwide except the hottest tropical zones, with notable cultivation in Persia, Greece, Egypt, Europe, and vast regions including Norway, Archangel, Siberia, the Arctic circle, the Equator, and up to 15,000 feet in Tibet, highlighting its adaptability to diverse soils and altitudes. It notes that only Stany remains a large country with no wheat, and describes its ancient and global significance.
Methods for feeding pullets to optimize egg production vary. Dry mash in open hoppers with fresh daily batches yields good results. provide constant access to water oyster shell grit and greens. Balance grain mix Wheat corn barley oats fed in litter at dawn and evening with one third daily allowance in morning. keep pullets healthy to avoid moults and weight loss.
The Turgeon Royal Grain Commission in Saskatoon heard calls for a wheat board to direct Canada’s crop, guarantee prices, and end open futures trading. Proposals included state lending, farm retention of surpluses, and government control to stabilize markets amid high protein wheat demand and shifting milling needs.
A reader recalls early rail construction from Solagirth to Russell, naming contractors, hotels, and locals. He mentions Conductor Crocker, Major Boulton, Alf Clee, and Tim Leacock, plus towns like Millwood and Queen's Hotel, with anecdotes on brickyards, mills, and a lightning death.
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